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Sethor
Sethor
16 July 2020

Retaining Wall Responsibilities

Retaining Wall Responsibilities

If you both have altered natrual ground level along boundary its fair to pay 50/50. If it was only one side that changed natrual ground level they sould bare all retaining costs.

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Sethor
Jul 16, 2020 1:13 am
Huggies
Huggies
15 July 2020

Custom build Infinity estate VIC

Custom build Infinity estate VIC
VIC

Hi Mightmoose, Two years on and are you happy with your Falmec undermount Rangehoods? It is a brand we are seriously considering, would appreciate your take on it.

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Huggies
Jul 15, 2020 3:56 pm
building-expert
building-expert
15 July 2020

Slogged with an unexpected bill at end of build

Slogged with an unexpected bill at end of build

If you are in Victoria then there is protection against this types of claims under DBCA1995 but unless you have a good building consultant you will likely save few hundred…

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building-expert
Jul 15, 2020 11:47 am
building-expert
Natsky123
Natsky123
15 July 2020

Brick infill after completion

Brick infill after completion

I am happy to shoulder the cost and has spoken to my supervisor. However, my supervisor keeps pomiaing that he'll get back to me but he never did. He has also refuse to…

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Natsky123
Jul 15, 2020 2:45 am
chippy
chippy
14 July 2020

Changing Gainsborough main door lock

Changing Gainsborough main door lock

That would be what I'd expect if you upgrade a trilock to a trilock omni. You are looking at roughly $200-$250 extra for the hardware then a bit extra for fitting and…

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chippy
Jul 14, 2020 11:38 pm
chippy
GLO
GLO
14 July 2020

Price increase - Legit or Sales tactics?

Price increase - Legit or Sales tactics?

Price increases tend to be a balance of both tradie costs and sales process. The premium builder we used had several price increases from the time we started to the time…

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GLO
Jul 14, 2020 7:39 pm
slothicious
slothicious
14 July 2020

Cost of sunken garage

Cost of sunken garage

Thanks everyone!!! StructuralBIMGuy - side slope is only ~1.4M over 20M meter and back slope is 1M over 25M so i think the topography doesn't suit, or gets quite…

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slothicious
Jul 14, 2020 5:09 pm
JuanMakomento
JuanMakomento
13 July 2020

Building with McDonald Jones - Upgrade Cost

Building with McDonald Jones - Upgrade Cost
NSW

CD12JD, Thank you for sharing. Appreciate your reply. If I may ask, how much more did you spend in the color studio? :-D

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JuanMakomento
Jul 14, 2020 12:20 am
stevefoy
stevefoy
13 July 2020

Fill in area for garden

Fill in area for garden
QLD

Hi all, I'm new here and new to the idea of building. Seems like there are some really great topics on here. I just have a (hopefully) easy question... I'm looking at a…

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stevefoy
Jul 13, 2020 10:18 pm
shazaw
shazaw
13 July 2020

Rent a property while knock down and rebuild construction

Rent a property while knock down and rebuild construction

I lived 5 min drive away from construction and drive by every morning to check on any activities during my build Simply to keep record of whats happening on site. There…

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shazaw
Jul 13, 2020 9:22 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
13 July 2020

MOJO HOMES - Black tapwear

MOJO HOMES - Black tapwear
NSW

are you on the " building with mojo" facebook page ?

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CD12JD
Jul 13, 2020 8:24 pm
CD12JD
Unikitty
Unikitty
13 July 2020

Design dilemma

Design dilemma

Raked ceiling for sure. You can always add a fireplace in the future, but ceiling heights are much harder to change.

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Unikitty
Jul 13, 2020 7:53 pm
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
13 July 2020

Residential Design Code Variation

Residential Design Code Variation
WA

Yes six weeks for council approval! Okay, I’m glad that’s normal. Still hoping it’s shorter! :)

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broadwaterbuild
Jul 13, 2020 7:29 pm

You will laugh I'm sure at the response I got from our builder (Bryan & Petersen, Ballarat) when I asked pretty much that same exact question after I turned up one day to…

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darb74
Jul 13, 2020 4:16 pm
darb74
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
13 July 2020

relocate and reconfigure costs

relocate and reconfigure costs

Yes and No, if there is no additional internal walls then shouldn't be a difference. If the suspended concrete slab spans a bigger space then they may have to add columns…

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Doozer1905
Jul 13, 2020 2:13 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 July 2020

Taking advantage of the northern aspect

Taking advantage of the northern aspect

Won't really help much reflecting. I suggest swapping your living with your master bedroom and removing Western window. For your Master bedroom (after swap), you would…

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alexp79
Jul 13, 2020 12:49 pm

hi Norfolk we are not happy with were the quality finishes they did…

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Jo11
Jul 13, 2020 10:51 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 July 2020

strata buildings owners facilitating DAs

strata buildings owners facilitating DAs

The council won't approve anything bar a full scale DA wth all the required documents. You could engage a local architect or town planner and get them to do a preliminary…

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Stewie D
Jul 12, 2020 10:24 pm
firsthomeforever
firsthomeforever
12 July 2020

Oakdale or Thirlmere??

Oakdale or Thirlmere??
NSW

Hi Everyone, I am in the midst of deciding whether to purchase land in Oakdale or Thirlmere. Does anyone have any pros or cons for building in either area? Thank you in advance!

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firsthomeforever
Jul 12, 2020 12:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 July 2020

Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper
1, 2

Hi tnuba Welcome to the forum Square metre rates are only a very rough guide and can vary +25% For trade and material links use your own The prices come off the Internet…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 12, 2020 10:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Pelicanbuild
Pelicanbuild
10 July 2020

Who has painted their house with Gemini Silver?

Who has painted their house with Gemini Silver?
VIC

This is a very old post but I can no longer see the Gemini silver photos and am also considering this shade of grey - TomCat would you be able to share your pics again for…

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Pelicanbuild
Jul 10, 2020 1:19 pm
chippy
chippy
9 July 2020

Landscaping or decking comes first

Landscaping or decking comes first

Normally all hardscaping (decking, paths, raised garden beds etc) is done first then landscaping last. Just make sure any prelays are in place for electrical or water.

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chippy
Jul 09, 2020 8:26 pm
chippy

Hi all, Hoping to get some advice. We have a narrow block (7.620m) and plans to build a 3 bed, 2 bath single story house (with a width of 5.296) in Melbourne. Total…

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JRW
Jul 09, 2020 5:59 pm
pickle
pickle
9 July 2020

Final Inspection & outstanding defects - Metricon Metro VIC

Final Inspection & outstanding defects - Metricon Metro VIC
VIC

These are Qld Prices based on 26 Square house 4 bed 2bath…

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pickle
Jul 09, 2020 2:35 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
9 July 2020

New Home Builders Discussion Group

New Home Builders Discussion Group
VIC

This was posted in a Facebook group titled "Metricon New Home Builders Discussion Group", by Nel Magtanum, and does raise some interesting questions! Maybe some of you…

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Sparkyf
Jul 09, 2020 5:17 am
Sparkyf
kelsey
kelsey
8 July 2020

KDR - How long settlement?

KDR - How long settlement?
VIC

Hi, Hope your auction went well! I would definitely recommend a longer settlement period. We looked at display homes for a year, picked our top two builders, chose…

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kelsey
Jul 08, 2020 10:04 pm
missmissy
missmissy
8 July 2020

Pavilion, Casey fields.

Pavilion, Casey fields.
VIC

Hi, I’m new to this site. We have a quote with Beachwood constructions, based in GC and your post came up. We’re you happy with them? Thanks in advance for your reply!

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missmissy
Jul 08, 2020 7:45 pm
Aria28
Aria28
8 July 2020

Neighbour wants to build a garage on my boundary? Zero lot l

Neighbour wants to build a garage on my boundary? Zero lot l

Don’t give them access to your property. They only think of themselves. When the problem occurs they won’t listen to you.

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Aria28
Jul 08, 2020 7:00 pm
Jennie29
Jennie29
8 July 2020

Eden Two Wells SA

Eden Two Wells SA
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi guys, new to the forum and am looking at building in Eden. We are awaiting the next land release and are looking at building with SA Housing...... just wondering if…

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Jennie29
Jul 08, 2020 6:46 pm

I believe with the tender you get 2 bathroom walls tiled, my recommendation would be to make sure the ensuite and main bathroom are tiled around completely...I will send…

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kira
Jul 08, 2020 6:43 pm
Jesus
Jesus
8 July 2020

Vacant land with existing fencing - do we need to pay?

Vacant land with existing fencing - do we need to pay?
NSW

Trying to ask for money for a fence erected years before you even owned the property sounds ridiculous to me..I'm assuming its a colorbond fence and after 5 years its…

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Jesus
Jul 08, 2020 5:06 pm
Jesus
Adl1
Adl1
8 July 2020

Inex Renderboard

Inex Renderboard
SA

Never mind, after a few phone calls was advised this company went into liquidation

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Adl1
Jul 08, 2020 3:14 pm
alexp79
alexp79
8 July 2020

building concrete 2 storey in sydney ICF/SIP?Poured ???

building concrete 2 storey in sydney ICF/SIP?Poured ???

Fixing is definitely doable on Hebel builds. Europe is building with AAC for over 30 years and they certainly have no issues of fixing to AAC. You can Google it up,…

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alexp79
Jul 08, 2020 2:04 pm
mumstheword
mumstheword
8 July 2020

Building a Reverse Brick Veneer House

Building a Reverse Brick Veneer House

HI , just found your thread, did you eventually end up building RBV? we are close to starting our 2 storey in sydney, inclined towards RBV but barely any info..would…

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mumstheword
Jul 08, 2020 2:01 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 July 2020

Enclosing an alfresco

Enclosing an alfresco

You can add it as a variation to the current build at considerable cost or add it after handover, both will require a new DA and BA from the council Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 08, 2020 7:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
alexp79
alexp79
8 July 2020

Mode Facade Vantage(Metricon) - Hebel

Mode Facade Vantage(Metricon) - Hebel
VIC
1, 2

Shallow cavity is just for ventilation. Unlike in brick veneer situation, it is not used for water/moisture removal and hence, doesn't have to be deep enough.

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alexp79
Jul 08, 2020 3:15 am
Adl1
Adl1
7 July 2020

Rapidwall

Rapidwall
SA

I would like to hear if anyone ended up using this system

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Adl1
Jul 08, 2020 12:11 am
mumstheword
mumstheword
7 July 2020

concrete home, sydney

concrete home, sydney

You always give such sensible answers..thank you for sharing your knowledge...appreciate it. hmm lots of thinking and reading to do..

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mumstheword
Jul 07, 2020 11:46 pm
alexp79
alexp79
7 July 2020

Building with MgO Sulphate Board + Render

Building with MgO Sulphate Board + Render
SA

Yes, normally Rescom is supposed to be used indoors where chloride is not an issue. Firecrunch are extremely expensive. Considering you are planning to use it for…

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alexp79
Jul 07, 2020 11:01 pm
Kothos
Kothos
7 July 2020

Voyager Point - Heartwood

Voyager Point - Heartwood
NSW
1 ... 27, 28, 29

Is anyone still active on this thread? Just wondering what people's thoughts are on the latest DA? DA-205/2020, can be found here:…

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Kothos
Jul 07, 2020 9:39 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
7 July 2020

Increasing ceiling height

Increasing ceiling height

How much it would cost to increase first floor ceiling height from 2.44 to 2.59? Someone says that it would require a redesign , I am wondering about his words.

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kumar2015
Jul 07, 2020 8:06 pm
mumstheword
mumstheword
7 July 2020

Custom home design Sydney - narrow block: WE ARE IN!

Custom home design Sydney - narrow block: WE ARE IN!
NSW
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Hi finally was able to send you a PM...hope you got it.I am a bit technologically challenged :)

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mumstheword
Jul 07, 2020 7:59 pm
mumstheword
mumstheword
7 July 2020

Custom build Sydney. ICF, Hebel or brick?

Custom build Sydney. ICF, Hebel or brick?
NSW

Hi just wondering if you found a good reasonable builder, we are looking for recommendations...regards

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mumstheword
Jul 07, 2020 4:42 pm
Bao Nguyen
Bao Nguyen
7 July 2020

Onsite detention

Onsite detention
NSW

Ill have to run that through with the plumber

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Bao Nguyen
Jul 07, 2020 4:40 pm
mumstheword
mumstheword
7 July 2020

Custom design

Custom design

Hi did you end up finding a good builder?if yes could recommend us the builder please, we are planning a new build, 2 storey, in sydney, looking for a reasonable but…

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mumstheword
Jul 07, 2020 4:40 pm
iTool
iTool
7 July 2020

Acceptable Slab class ?

Acceptable Slab class ?

They are not advising what is acceptable, they are implying that their standard pricing only allows for classifications A, S, M and H*. You are correct that a…

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iTool
Jul 07, 2020 3:06 pm
Shuru81
Shuru81
7 July 2020

Hebel Vs. Bricks for new house in Sydney

Hebel Vs. Bricks for new house in Sydney
NSW

Check out the below Instagram profile “builderswife” they built a gorgeous house using hebel. She might shed some light on your questions/concerns

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Shuru81
Jul 07, 2020 10:35 am
yuzeee2
yuzeee2
7 July 2020

Getting FHOG and Homebuilder Grant Early

Getting FHOG and Homebuilder Grant Early

Hi everyone, I want to build a home that will cost around $300k. I do not want to take any loan. I have personal finance in my bank up to $265000. I was wondering can I…

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yuzeee2
Jul 07, 2020 1:41 am
zo3jon3s
zo3jon3s
6 July 2020

Tips for saving on home design?

Tips for saving on home design?

Their “Archipalego” design is perfect for what I’m after with no changes - the first design I have found where I didn’t want to make any changes! But yes, they…

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zo3jon3s
Jul 07, 2020 12:10 am
lazyychef
lazyychef
6 July 2020

void lighting

void lighting

We are putting a track light in a wall batten that is positioned just under the balustrade on the wall of the void. The track will have 4 spotlights that can be adjusted…

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lazyychef
Jul 06, 2020 9:05 pm

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